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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LM54 KPEMOT history

LM54 KPE is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 47,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

LM54 KPE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
47,369 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 KPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 KPE was last recorded at 47,369 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 4,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,147 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,222 miles
Average per year
2,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,369 miles
  • 2023 – 43,147 miles
  • 2022 – 41,985 miles
  • 2021 – 41,361 miles
  • 2020 – 40,331 miles
  • 2019 – 38,435 miles
  • 2018 – 35,120 miles
  • 2017 – 32,180 miles
  • 2016 – 29,799 miles
  • 2015 – 27,362 miles
  • 2014 – 24,102 miles
  • 2013 – 22,045 miles
  • 2012 – 20,586 miles
  • 2011 – 18,171 miles
  • 2010 – 17,009 miles
  • 2009 – 14,962 miles
  • 2008 – 12,830 miles
  • 2007 – 10,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,369 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,369 miles (+4,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    47,369 miles
    Test number
    111454700522
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass43,147 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,147 miles
    Test number
    709218461897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail43,147 miles (+1,162)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,147 miles
    Test number
    623780870429
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass41,985 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,985 miles
    Test number
    415017939357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,361 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,361 miles
    Test number
    685897481985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,331 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,331 miles
    Test number
    521431837035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,435 miles (+3,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,435 miles
    Test number
    147998084271
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber sealing device deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r light lens damaged

  8. Pass35,120 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,120 miles
    Test number
    768891514416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,180 miles (+2,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,180 miles
    Test number
    870718928370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass29,799 miles (+2,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,799 miles
    Test number
    691247442119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass27,362 miles (+3,260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,362 miles
    Test number
    907676115338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass24,102 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,102 miles
    Test number
    359819844209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,045 miles (+1,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,045 miles
    Test number
    237470883264
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass20,586 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,586 miles
    Test number
    415275472243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,171 miles (+1,162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,171 miles
    Test number
    356939471210
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass17,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,009 miles
    Test number
    724006080229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail17,007 miles (+2,045)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,007 miles
    Test number
    761336480213
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass14,962 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,962 miles
    Test number
    693640589224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,830 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,830 miles
    Test number
    844439488244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    10,814 miles
    Test number
    923615897280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 KPE

Does LM54 KPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 KPE expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 KPE?
The MOT on LM54 KPE expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 KPE done?
LM54 KPE was recorded at 47,369 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 2,064 miles a year.
Has LM54 KPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 KPE has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 KPE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 KPE find?
LM54 KPE passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.

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